Bayer Giants Leverkusen: Everything you need to know about exciting preparations for the 2025 season!

Bayer Giants Leverkusen: Everything you need to know about exciting preparations for the 2025 season!

One highlight follows the next: Bayer Giants Leverkusen's preparation for the new season in the second basketball Bundesliga (Pro A) begins on August 13th. Coach Michael “Mike” Koch has gathered the team around him and is optimistic about the development of his players. Again Cologne City Gazette reported, the final squad line-up will be in place by the season opener on August 27th against the Vet-Concept Gladiators Trier. An exciting duel awaits the Giants, as Jacques Schneider, the former assistant coach of the Giants, is now the head coach of the Gladiators.

The preparation period promises a lot and the Giants already have a tight schedule. In addition to the season opener, there are also several preparation games on the program: On August 30th, the opponent will be LTV Leichlingen to mark the 60th anniversary of the basketball department. On September 4th there will be an away game against Phoenix Hagen, a direct league rival, and on September 7th we will go to Limburg in the Netherlands. Further highlights include participation in the tournament in Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, and a game against ETB Miners Essen.

Intense preparation and rivalry

The intensive preparation has already begun and extends over seven weeks of sprinting and testing. Coach Koch is satisfied with the progress of his players and particularly emphasizes the team orientation of the offensive, which is similar to the test games. In the run-up to the first matchday on September 29th against EN BASKETS Schwelm, the mood is great. This encounter has a special significance for both teams due to the rivalry that has existed since the Giants were forced to relegate in 2008.

As the Giant Leverkusen website Reportedly, the Schwelmers have specifically strengthened themselves for the new season. Particularly noteworthy are the new additions such as Marius Stoll, who at the age of 25 already has 152 ProB games to his name. Robert Merz, a former Giants player, will also play a key role in the Schwelmer offense, while Chris Frazier impresses as a sniper. Koch expects his team to play a physical game against guard-heavy opponents and win the rebound duel.

Ticket information and live stream

There is good news for fans: online ticket sales at the start of the season are recommended, while the box office opens 90 minutes before the start of the game. A new season issue with exciting interviews, including one with Coach Koch and Managing Director Henrik Fronda, will also be published. The Giants' free live stream on YouTube begins at 3:45 p.m. on the first day of the game and ensures that fans can also watch the game live from home.

There is great anticipation for the coming season and fans can look forward to exciting games and a strong performance from their Giants. The opportunities that arise from the intensive preparation and the strong team will certainly lead to an interesting and exciting season. Those interested can find further information about the Basketball Bundesliga at Kicker.